Preveza    one week   two weeks

Ionian Islands

Location
Capital of the prefecture, built on the entrance of the Gulf of Amvrakikos. A modern city, administrative, commercial, intellectual and tourist center of the prefecture. Beautiful, traditional buildings adorn the port and the historical center while the pedestrian walkways and cobblestone streets lined with popular taverns and cafès remind us of the islands. The city’s rich intellectual and artistic activities include frequent conferences, exhibitions and festivals.Preveza is built on the location of ancient Vereniki which was founded by Pyrrhus, the king of Epirus, in 290 B.C. to honor his mother-in-law, Vereniki. The city was established towards the late 11th century, after Nikopolis was deserted. Many conquerors passed through the city until it was finally incorporated with Greece in 1912. Its port offers connections to the islands of the Ionian sea. It is located 426 km NW of Athens (via Rio-Antirio) and 440 km SW of Thessaloniki (via the Ioannina - Trikala - Larisa road).

Wind and Sailing Conditions
The wind and sailing conditions in the Ionian Sea are ideal and predictable. From May to September the wind comes from the northwest at force 2-5, mostly after 16:00 hours. In Spring and Autumn the wind is less strong and blows usually from southwest.

Travel Notes
Preveza is a seaside city of the Ionian located in the Amvrakikos Gulf with Mediterranean climate, many worth visiting sites, cosmopolitan life and entertainment. It is thus suitable for both excitement and relaxation.
Enjoying the double delta of the rivers Louros and Arachthos along with a lagoon complex, the Amvrakikos Gulf has a rare ecosystem protected by the RAMSAR international treaty.